Undergraduate - Clarion University

130 Clarion University of Pennsylvania
College of Arts
and Sciences
PSY/MGMT 228: HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS 3 s.h.
Explores how basic psychological principles can be used to describe, explain, and predict individuals’ on-the-job thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors. Includes personality, motivation, perception, attitudes, stress, communication, learning, leadership, group
behavior, cooperation, decision-making, and research methods. B.S. business administration majors can apply this course to free
electives only. No prerequisite. On demand at both the Clarion and Venango Campuses.
PSY 230: INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 4 s.h.
Covers basic descriptive and inferential statistical techniques (frequency distributions, measures of variability and central tendency,
correlation, regression, z, t). Gives special attention during class and a required laboratory meeting to the use of those techniques
in dealing with data in the behavioral sciences and their importance in the research endeavor. Prerequisite: PSY 211. Each semester.
PSY 240: SOPHOMORE SEMINAR : THINKING AND WRITING WITHIN PSYCHOLOGY 3 s.h.
Develops cognitive and writing skills linked with success in psychology, a field in which thinking and writing critically enable
effective writing and work. Prerequisites: PSY 211; limited to psychology and sociology/psychology majors. Annually.
PSY 251: RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 3 s.h.
Familiarizes students with methods used by psychologists to systematically collect information about the behavior of people and
other animals. Experiments are conducted during laboratory meetings, and the appropriate style of writing research reports is
emphasized. PSY 21 and 230, with at least a “C” in PSY 230, are prerequisites; concurrent registration with PSY 230 permitted
only with consent of the instructor. Each semester.
PSY 252: RESEARCH METHODS LABORATORY 1 s.h.
Experiments are conducted during laboratory meetings and particular attention is given to the appropriate A.P.A. style of writing
research reports. Concurrent registration or previous credit for PSY 251 is required. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and at least a “C” grade
in PSY 230. Each semester.
PSY/GERO/
SOC 253: INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY 3 s.h.
Provides general introduction to social gerontology. Emphasizes the typical aspects of aging. Reviews current hypotheses and
findings concerning aging processes. No prerequisite. Annually.
PSY 260: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 s.h.
Surveys research and theory on human life-span development. Students study social, cognitive, emotional, and physical aspects
of development from conception to death. Prerequisite: PSY 211. Each semester at Clarion. Annually at Venango.
PSY 280: INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 s.h.
Introduces clinical psychology and related professions. Students will be given an overview of the field so they may make
informed decisions regarding career choices and learn the variety of roles and duties performed by professional psychologists as
well as some of the issues in the field. Includes history of the clinical professions, research in clinical psychology, introduction to
psychological assessment, introduction to the DSM IV, overview of treatment modalities, and career guidance as related to professions
in the mental health field. Includes discussions of several current and past controversies with focus on how they have shaped the
current status of the profession. Prerequisite: PSY 211 or approval of the instructor. On demand.
PSY 321: PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE 3 s.h.
Focuses on the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical changes of adolescence. Through such topics as emerging sexuality,
intimacy, identity formation, moral development, and vocational development, students will gain an appreciation for the unique
developmental challenges of adolescence. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and 260. Annually.
PSY 331: CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 3 s.h.
Focuses on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development from conception through childhood. Prerequisites: PSY 211
and 260. Annually at both Clarion and Venango.
PSY 340: PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN 3 s.h.
Introduces students to the roles involved with being men and women, to the ideologies in various feminist theories, and to past
and present research in the area of psychology of women. One of the purposes of the course is to demonstrate how bias (especially
sexism) can creep into the research process, work situations, and personal lives, and the importance of both male and female
perspectives in each of these areas. Prerequisite: PSY 211. Annually.
PSY 350: INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 s.h.
Focuses on applying theories and methods of scientific psychology to improve the way organizations select, train, motivate,
retain, and evaluate employees. No prerequisite, but PSY 211 and 230 are recommended. Annually.
PSY 352: PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 3 s.h.
Examines how drugs effect neurotransmitter systems to control behavior. Emphasizes neurochemical and neuroanatomical
explanations of pharmacological effects. Examines the major classes of psychoactive drugs with respect to the mechanism of
action of the drug and what the drug effect reveals about normal central nervous system functioning. Prerequisite: PSY 211 or
consent of instructor. Annually.
PSY 354: ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 s.h.
Surveys the principal forms of behavior disorders, emphasizing their etiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Prerequisite:
PSY 211. Each semester.
PSY 355: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 s.h.
The scientific study of social behavior and interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: PSY 211. Annually.